Especially for those who whine about locals not speaking English.
Until next time…………happy travels, no matter where life takes you.
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Haha so true, Madhu!
Happy travels, dear, and a happy Sunday.
Thank you Marion. To you too.
Very true , Madhu!
Thanks Sue.
How true! I have always been amazed by travelers who feel that the locals must change to fit their needs.
Me too. Why travel at all? 🙂
Agreed!
I never whine about that :D. That’s a true quote. I’m flattered you shared it for my guest post. Thanks, Madhu. This scene looks as if set ages ago.
You wouldn’t need to with your proficiency in so many languages! How many exactly?
5-6, but some are only basic Madhu, though I read literature in all of them. Thank goodness I am not too shy to speak even when I mix some of them 😀
So true, Madhu!
🙂 Thanks Naomi. Take care.
Beautiful quote and very true.
Glad you like it, thank you Carly.
I like this
Glad you do! Thank you for reading. Have a wonderful day!
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Awesome!!
Thank you Dr.Rex.
Yay! It makes me cringe to hear that kind of whining, or when people want to insist in the U.S. on English only stuff. (Arrrgghhhh.) Nice of you to have it here in such a lighthearted manner, Madhu. 🙂
Surprisingly, I am all for the use of English in our national language vs regional language(s) debates 🙂 Appreciate your support Riba.
I agree, I don’t travel to experience what I can find at home, I always try at least to learn a few words, even if its just a greeting and thank you.
Me too. Isn’t the whole point of travel to experience the different?
We returned from Rome last Sunday. While I did work on learning Italian months before we left, I have to say I am ever so grateful for those who knew English far better than I did Italian. I never want to be “The Ugly American” (a novel) in which travelers complained about the culture and that they expected people to speak English.
I do not expect people to adapt to my ways. I visit other places to see what they are like. I appreciate the courteous and warm welcomes that people have extended to my family and me. 😉
It’s a great quote and something all of us travelers should keep in mind!
That is so right! I remember being transferred to an organization in Singapore to handle Asia-Pacific operations and took issue with the use of the term “Far East” as it had colonialist connotations. I convinced them that a name change to Asia-Pacific would be more appropriate.
I whine – a lot – but it’s because I don’t speak Polish. I remember an arch-whiner on a dig in Jordan: “Why don’t they paint their houses prettier colours?” was one I particularly remember.
So true!
just so apt…!! perfect
A journey is to explore as much as one can.
What a gorgeous postcard. Happy travels, Madhu!
Whine? ME? As if!!! Great photo with the quote, Madhu 🙂
And if all else fails, just talk English louder!
How true 🙂 Beautiful photograph Madhu!
This is so true! My son Prabhdeep often asks me to narrate stories of ‘foreign lands’ to him. That’s when I smile and tell him exactly the same thing, that it was I who was the foreigner. The land had always stayed where it was, and so it does even today.